May 20, 2025 3:20 a.m. 

Mercy Outpatient Imaging, in partnership with Heritage Imaging, will have an open house Thursday to showcase its state-of-the-art PET/CT scanner, which is one of only two fully digital scanners in Oregon.

PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography. Mercy staff said PET is a test that uses special imaging cameras and a radioactive type of sugar to produce pictures of the function and metabolism of cells in the body.

The open house will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mercy Outpatient Imaging, located at West Harvard Avenue in Roseburg.

The free event offers the public an opportunity to learn about the advancements in medical imaging and how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare in Douglas County. Attendees will have the chance to:

*Witness the power of AI in PET/CT imaging.

*Tour the facility and see the PET/CT scanner in action

*Meet with expert staff to learn about the benefits of PET/CT imaging

*Learn about the role of PET/CET in patient care.

Mercy Outpatient Imaging Manager Tim Smith said, “Mercy Outpatient Imaging is proud to bring this advanced technology to Douglas County”, Smith said, “This open house is a chance for the public to learn about the benefits of this technology from our expert staff and see firsthand how it is revolutionizing medical imaging”.